What do historic shipwrecks, archaeological resources, whaling, and native cultures all have in common? They are all components of our maritime history. Maritime heritage includes not only physical ...

Casey Schmitt, assistant professor of history in the College of Arts and Sciences, has won the John R. Lyman Book Award in World Maritime History for 2025 from the North American Society for Oceanic ...

The Embargo Act of 1807 was an American law that prohibited American ships from engaging in foreign trade due to political unrest between two European superpowers, France and Britain. The countries ...

Daniel A. Baugh, professor emeritus of history, died Feb. 9 at his home in Williamsburg, Virginia. He was 92. Baugh was a scholar of British history who specialized in 18th century maritime, naval and ...

A new Hall of Fame in Manitowoc is putting names to a Wisconsin story that stretches from Olympic sailing and ice boats to yacht design and marine ...

Connecticut has nearly 100 miles of coastline and is traversed by several rivers. A new UConn-led multidisciplinary project will create a maritime heritage trail that runs through southeast ...

In India, National Maritime Day is observed every year on April 5. The day recognises the country’s rich maritime heritage and the vital role the shipping industry plays in global trade. The day also ...